You would think that when it comes to passports, the rules would be the same across the board from country to country. It’s not that simple For example, several countries …
family travel
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Funny Stuff
Teen Got “Home Alone-ed” As Family Left Her Behind on Trip
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegI’m going to let you in on a little secret – don’t tell anyone, but until this year, I had never seen the movie Home Alone. I know, I know…the …
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Airports
Give the Gift of Faster Airport Lines: TSA PreCheck Launches Holiday BOGO Deal
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegFor years now, TSA has been aggressively nudging travelers toward PreCheck. And sure — skipping liquids removal and laptop juggling is great. But as more and more people signed up, …
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As so many people have said in recent years, flying is generally not a pleasant experience for Chris Q. Public nowadays. Airlines have figured out how to get every penny …
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Hotels
Why Hotels Charge for Extra People in the Room (& What You Can Do About It)
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegMy husband Joe and I have been married for over 20 years, so it’s been a long, long time since we shared our hotel room with anybody else. But back …
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Over the years, the TSA has been pushing PreCheck more and more. It’s admittedly a convenient way to save time at the TSA security checkpoint. But, of course, the more …
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Roadside Attraction
This Trout Farm in the Smokies Lets You Catch and Eat Your Own Fish
by joehegby joehegDuring our stay in the Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge area, we decided to take a little detour from our cabin in the mountains for lunch. About 30–40 minutes from the main strip …
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On the heels of the TSA announcing a program for more groups having access to faster TSA PreCheck lanes at a discounted cost (or for free), they just added yet …
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Travel
Central American Country Updates Its Vaccine Requirements for 2nd Time This Week
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegJune 28: “New rule.” July 4: “LOLZ, just kidding. This is what we actually meant.” Honduras has apparently changed its mind. About a week and a half ago, the Central …
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Airlines
It’s Been 2 Years & These Airlines Still Don’t Let Kids Sit With Their Parents
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegYou’ve probably “been there,” in one way or another. You’re traveling with your child, you didn’t pay to sit together, and have needed to ask the gate agent or flight …